Presenting at NSTA Conferences
We are no longer accepting proposals for the 2022 Chicago National Conference.
Chicago National Conference: July 21–23, 2022
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Guidelines for Session Proposals
In an effort to accommodate as many presenters as possible, NSTA is instituting these updated guidelines for proposing sessions.
Failure to comply with these guidelines will result in your proposal(s) being declined.
Active and Retired Teachers/Educators
Active and Retired Teachers/Educators (and co-presenters) are invited to submit up to a maximum of three (3) proposals for consideration. Proposals should focus on the presenter's individual work and not offer any endorsements to specific products or services available on the market.
Nonprofit Organizations or Government Agencies
Nonprofit Organizations and Government Agencies are invited to submit up to a maximum of three (3) proposals for consideration. Proposals should focus on resources that are freely available and do not have any fee attached for participants to be able to fully utilize said resources.
Presentations focused on offering product(s) for sale, paid training or professional learning opportunities, supplements, or additional resources for a fee will need to be submitted as an Exhibitor Workshop.
Commercial Organizations
Commercial Organizations are invited to present via the Exhibitor Workshop option. To be eligible, companies must have an exhibit booth for the respective conference. Exhibitor workshops are guaranteed to be scheduled provided they meet acceptable standards of taste and NSTA Safety Guidelines. Please contact exhibits@nsta.org for more information.
Science Consultants
Science Consultants are invited to submit up to a maximum of three (3) proposals for consideration. Proposals should focus on the presenter's individual work and not promote use of consultant’s service or any fee-based materials.
Conference Participation and Registration
Conference registration and payment of registration fees are required of all NSTA conference presenters and presiders. NSTA does not reimburse accepted presenters’ registrations or expenses associated with traveling to and from the conference.